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This volume is the most comprehensive to cover the Maldives archipelago. The text provides a full range of sailing directions as well as anchorage locations, supported by detailed charts and aerial photos in full colour. A substantial introductory section provides important information on the country, as well as covering navigation, equipment and cruising formalities. Climate & weather - crucial to planning cruises in these waters - are discussed at length and a chapter is devoted to fishing, surfing and scuba diving. The itineraries section provides abundant explanatory advise on approaches, navigation, anchorages, harbours and places of interest for all the Maldivian atolls. All the subject matter is clearly presented and indexed for easy reference. Attached to the volume is a full colour map (36 x 100cm) of the entire archipelago indicating useful waypoints for the approaches and through the passes. Maldives Cruising Guide is an essential source of information not only for cruising yachtsmen but also for anyone planning to visit these unique and fascinating islands. Click here to get your copy. Editor: www.frangente.com.

Atlas of the Maldives is a complete island directory of the Maldives Archipelago, with detailed maps of all atolls, the island capital of Male’, current resorts, and other tourist destinations. Written by Tim Godfrey, Atlas of the Maldivesillustrates the diversity of geographical, historical and cultural features that make up this picturesque Indian Ocean Archipelago. The comprehensive index of islands and underwater maps of Protected Marine Areas make this guide essential to any traveller, diver or sailor seeking to explore the Maldives. It provides useful information about the history, shipwrecks, tourism, navigation lights, fishing, population, airports and harbours of the islands. Now in its 5th Edition, Atlas of the Maldives illustrates the lifestyle, development, aspirations, and resources of the people in the changes following the 2004 Tsunami. Go on… learn more about this marvellous and once mysterious island archipelago! This well-researched guide will undoubtedly lead to a more rewarding travel experience. Also available in Russian and Japanese.

Dive Maldives is a detailed guide to diving and travelling the Maldives Archipelago. It is packed with information on over 350 dive sites based on the author’s personal research over 20 years. It includes 135 topographical maps of atolls, protected marine areas and major dive sites that graphically illustrate the features and marine life of the reef, through the use of symbols and text. The book gives a comprehensive overview of island history, Indian Ocean maritime history and famous shipwrecks of the Maldives.The dive site maps are useful references for divers and show the topography and scale of the reef. Through the use of symbols for features such as caves, overhangs, saddles and canyons, as well as commonly seen fish and marine life, divers get a pre-dive glimpse of what they can expect to see during the dive. 

Photo Guide to Fishes of The Maldives is a complete reference book for divers and snorkellers that contains 1100 colour photographs of every fish likely to be seen in the Maldives Archipelago. Written by Rudie Kuiter and published by Atoll Editions, this book provides a comprehensive guide to exploring the natural diversity of marine life in the Maldives. Photo Guide to Fishes of The Maldives uses an innovative concept to allow easy retrieval and identification of species. It includes a systematic classification and detailed description for each fish, and describes points of interest and differences between similar species.

The ancients called it the Island of Serendipity. Since 1972, it has been Sri Lanka, the "auspicious" (Sri) island to which King Lanka eloped with Rama's beautiful wife in the 2000-year-old Hindu epic. Through the centuries, Muslim traders, the Portuguese, the Dutch, and the British were drawn to rule this magical tropical island just off the southeast coast of the Indian subcontinent. Today in Sri Lanka one finds buildings of simple elegance and universal charisma: conversions and developments proud of the past, sensitive to present desires, prepared for the future, and displaying the best of multi-ethnic decoration with statues of the Buddha, Christian tapestries, Islamic footstalls, and Hindu sculpture. The discerning choice of houses is illustrated with over 200 color photographs of their interiors and of the breathtaking landscapes that surround them. Here are colonnaded verandas and wandering balconies, vast double doors, latticed paneling, and high ceilings.

Sri Lanka Style showcases over 30 of the finest traditional and modern dwellings in Sri Lanka, from private homes to retreats and resorts, all designed by the island's most creative architects and interior designers including some by the world-renowned architect Geoffrey Bawa that have never been seen before. These houses demonstrate the essentials of the Sri Lankan lifestyle-spaces open to the environment and the natural use of space and decor-and contribute to a palpable sense of peace and discipline. In addition, there are practical design ideas that can be applied to any tropical locale.

The bible for Maldives holiday-makers. Adrian Neville travelled, independently, to every resort in the country. The photographs and reviews combine to give the only accurate and detailed picture of every resort. Each review includes unique 'relative price' and 'room density' figures as well as a box of key prices and contacts. This is a beautiful way to making the right choice of resort. This is the smaller 'guidebook' size format published in August 2007. It contains the full set of reviews from the original, large format publication (ISBN 9991521658) though some photographs and graphics have been dropped to fit this smaller size.

Scattered like rings across the Indian Ocean, the 26 atolls that comprise the Maldives are a diver’s mecca. Encompassing channels, pinnacles and walls, the sites here have lyrical names that match their beauty. While hard corals recover from recent coral bleaching, the reefs still thrive with vibrant soft corals, sponges and anemones. Prolific fish life ranges from funny little blennies to massive, friendly Napoleonfish. Divers are transported to the reefs on colorful traditional dhonis and luxurious safari dive boats. This book describes 78 of the best sites in the Maldives, with full-color photos taken in the wake of El Niño damage.